The odds against a student X solving a Mathematics problem are 8:6 and the odds in favour of student Y solving the same problem are 14: 16, then ) Find the probability that neither of them is able to solve the problem, (i) Find the probability that the problem will be solved if they both try independently of each other.

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The odds against a student X solving a Mathematics problem are 8 : 6 and the odds in favour of
student Y solving the same problem are 14 : 16, then
) Find the probability that neither of them is able to solve the problem,
(ii) Find the probability that the problem will be solved if they both try independently of each other.
Transcribed Image Text:The odds against a student X solving a Mathematics problem are 8 : 6 and the odds in favour of student Y solving the same problem are 14 : 16, then ) Find the probability that neither of them is able to solve the problem, (ii) Find the probability that the problem will be solved if they both try independently of each other.
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